Crawfish Frog

Lithobates areolatus

The Crawfish Frog is a stout, large frog of the central U.S. that shelters in crayfish burrows by day. It migrates to fishless ponds to breed in spring. Its deep, snoring call carries great distances.

Habitat

Prairies and lowland forests with crayfish burrows near ponds

Diet

Crayfish, insects, and other invertebrates

How common

Uncommon

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